The latest reports that surfaced recently about Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi was that lead actress Kangana Ranaut has taken over the film as the director. A picture proving the same also floated online, giving proof to the rumours. Now it is being said that Sonu Sood, who was playing a crucial part in the film has walked out of it as he felt that the film was taking a wrong turn when Kangana took over as the director. Apparently, now Kangana has taken over the project as the director and she is re-shooting some of portions of the film. Sonu was not too happy with this change. With a change in the team, the script and the roles too have undergone changes at the last minute and Sonu couldn’t accept it all as he is currently sporting a beard for Rohit Shetty's Simmba and was asked clean shave for his role in Manikarnika. When contacted Sonu Sood, he refused to divulge much merely saying, "Just for the record, I have worked with Farah Khan who is a woman director."

As per Sonu Sood's spokesperson, “Sonu has always been a thorough professional and honoured all his commitments. He had informed the makers of Manikarnika about his dates and schedule well in advance. Inconveniencing the team of his current film, to accommodate the demands of another are against his professional principles. Sonu has taken the higher road ahead and wishes the team of Manikarnika all the best."

This is not it, Kangana also came out and confirmed that Sonu has exited the film. She said, “When I never met him, never directed him, when did I have this showdown? Sonu and I haven't even met since the last shot with Krish (director) last year. He is busy filming Simmba. He couldn't even give us tentative dates to match combinations with other actors. The producers showed him the film and writers narrated the patchwork to him. He refused to meet me. He vehemently denied to work under a woman director, which is kind of amusing because Sonu is a dear friend and I have even launched the music of a film that he produced at his request. Even though the team suggested that they have full faith in me, it seems, Sonu had neither dates nor faith.” Well, seems like Kangana is surrounded by yet another controversy, we hope she steers clear soon.